EMPLOYMENT POSTING

 

Regional Emergency Response Coordinator

Benton-Franklin Health District

7102 W. Okanogan Place

Kennewick, WA 99336

 

Open:  June 19, 2009             Close:  July 8, 2009

 

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position.  Primary duties include activities related to regional public health emergency preparedness planning, response, and system development throughout Region 8 (Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Klickitat and Yakima counties). 

1. Position is responsible for fulfillment of the obligations and timelines which the Washington State Department of Health has established for Region 8 Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. 
2. Position will be the overall project lead and responsible for the following:

·         All-hazard plan development/oversight;

·         Communicable disease/Epi oversight, training and education;

·         Communication between partner agencies in the region. 

These activities shall be fully integrated with partner agencies including hospitals, clinics, emergency management, other local and federal agencies, and the Washington State Department of Health. 

3. Position will supervise regional staff and report to the District Health Officer.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelors degree in a public health related or emergency management field.
• Minimum of five years experience at a professional level related to public health or emergency preparedness services with at least two years in a supervisory role. 
• Masters degree in a closely related field is preferred.  

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

An applicant must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibilities which are required of the job.  Examples include:

 

• Considerable knowledge of the principles of planning as applied to multiple community level agencies;
• Considerable knowledge of government operations and the interrelationships with other forms of government;
• Knowledge of modern management principles, practices and techniques, and the ability to use them efficiently and appropriately;
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of disease control, epidemiology and outbreak management response;

 

• Demonstrated ability to gather, organize and present facts and statistical data on program activities in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with diverse groups;
• Knowledge of budgeting as related to federal and state grants;
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, confidentiality, tact, discretion and judgment in carrying out responsibilities;
• Demonstrated ability to participate and work as a team member;
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations related to communicable disease control and emergency planning;
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

 

The above requirements should not be considered an all-inclusive list.  An individual in this position may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or to otherwise to balance the workload.

 

BFHD:

• Tobacco, drug and alcohol free workplace
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

 

SELECTION PROCESS: 

Interested applicants must submit a Benton Franklin Health District (BFHD) application.  This may be obtained from BFHD or online at www.bfhd.wa.gov.  Please include a cover letter, resume and any applicable materials with your application packet.  BFHD must receive your packet by July 8, 2009.  The best qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.

 

INQUIRIES: 

Contact Carol Jensen, Human Resources Manager, at 509-460-4551 or carolj@bfhd.wa.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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